Every month, six objects from the Clear Skies Observing Guides are selected to feature as Objects of the Month. A northern and a southern constellation, three objects each, positioned favorably this time of the year.

February 2014, Northern
Constellation Auriga, one carbon star and two open clusters

  • Carbon star FU Aurigae
  • Open cluster NGC1857
  • Open cluster Stock 8 with nebula IC417


February 2014, Southern
Constellation Volans, three galaxies

  • PGC19481 "Lindsay-Shapley Ring"
  • NGC2442
  • PGC25169


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To demonstrate the CSOG concept, guides are included in all four image orientation options. Matching tours and AstroPlanner planfiles are included.

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